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Combine positive and negative integer indices

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Simplify using index laws. Assume all variables are nonzero

\[3\,b^{-2}\times2\,b^{6}\]
(a)2 marks

First enter the numerical coefficient and the signed integer index of each variable. A final negative index is allowed in this step

(b)1 mark

Now choose the equivalent expression written with positive indices